Volume 13, Issue 14
April 5, 2013

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FUNDS FOR WRITERS

Chosen for Writer's Digest's
101 Best Websites for Writers
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006,
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

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No makeup, but Roo doesn't mind what I look like when she can
snuggle up in my sweatshirt and blanket.

Editor: C. Hope Clark
Website: http://www.fundsforwriters.com
Email: Hope@fundsforwriters.com
Newsletter: ISSN: 1533-1326

Our subscriber list is NOT made available to others. Use
information listed at your own risk. FundsforWriters gives
no warranty to completeness, accuracy, or fitness of the
markets, contests and grants although research is done to
the best of our ability.

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SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
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Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest - Final Month!

21st year. $5,550 in cash prizes, including a top prize of $3,000.
Seeks short stories, essays and other works of prose, up to 5,000
words. All entries that win cash prizes will be published on
WinningWriters.com (over one million page views per year) and
announced in the Winning Writers Newsletter, with over 40,000
subscribers. Both published and unpublished work accepted. Fee
per entry is $16. Enter online or by mail. Postmark deadline:
April 30. Judges: John H. Reid, Dee C. Konrad. Winning Writers
is one of the "101 Best Writing Websites" (Writer's Digest,
2005-2012). See guidelines, past winners, and enter at
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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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Read newsletter online at: http://www.fundsforwriters.com/fundsforwriters
Read past issues at: http://www.aweber.com/z/article/?fundsforwriters

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THEY GOTTA KNOW SOMEBODY

When we see the same names appear in bookstores, in magazines, as
guest bloggers, as contests winners, as grant winners, the first
thought that crosses most of our minds is this:

They gotta know somebody.

I'm going to do my best to change that mindset for you. Why?
Because it's not always right. Frankly, there's more wrong
with it than right.

As editor of FundsforWriters, I solicit guest articles. If you
go through the archives, you'll notice that the names of several
contributors repeat. I've never met these people. We're not
related. They can't offer me anything special. What's happened
is they've figured out the puzzle.

Somewhere along the line, these writers put the pieces together
in their head as to what I want in FundsforWriters. They've
defined the voice, topic matter, word count, and style. So
when they pitch me, they have a higher than 50/50 chance of
being accepted. No favoritism at all.

As a result, when I see their names come across my email, my
hopes rise that I'll read a clean, succinct, appropriate article
that suits my needs. Little editing, little discussion, just a
straight-forward fulfillment. That makes me happy.

So, when a magazine editor finds a freelancer who "gets it" about
his magazine, he'll lean toward giving that freelancer more gigs.
Guess what? This happens all across the writing environment.

In the grant world, you see writers/artists with multiple grant
wins under their belt. That's because they've learned how to give
judges what they want. As a result, when they apply to other grants,
those judges see the past grants and sense this person knows what
she wants, knows how to fill out grant applications, and understands
the relationship between grantor and grantee. Voila...better odds
of winning the grant.

In the publishing world, everyone knows it's hard for a newbie to
land a contract. But if the writer has a book that has sold decently,
not even a bestseller or blockbuster, they have a better chance of
signing another contract.

It's called earning experience and figuring out the game.

For those of you who still profess it's "who you know," let's
look at it from your angle. An author recommends a friend of his.
A freelancer recommends a friend. An editor pulls in a writer he
knows. The person rarely gets the gig without being able to
pull off the task, meeting the guidelines. Those who pull in
friends and offer opportunity usually do so knowing they can
do the job. If they screw up, they fail...and the person who
recommended them wears mud on their face, and their career.

There's still accountability in this business. Give writers
who publish the credit they've worked hard to earn. Then go
out there and earn some yourself.

Hope

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THE SHY WRITER REBORN is out!
An Introvert's Wake-Up Call

This is not a book to make you enjoy being extroverted. It's not
a drama manual or a mental adjustment how-to that makes you
something you're not. This is a book to help you deal with the
world of writing in your own fashion. It's a book to show you
that it's natural to feel like you do...to show you there are
others feeling the same. It's okay to be a shy writer.

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know the fears of many writers who are literally afraid to follow
their passion and be successful. C. Hope Clark shares how to
overcome that fear while navigating interviews, pitches, queries,
and more. She even finishes the book with a great set of mantras!
If you’re a shy writer, this is the book that will help you find
and cultivate an audience for your writing.

-Robert Lee Brewer, Senior Content Editor, Writer’s Market

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WORDS OF SUCCESS

Life begets life. Energy creates energy.
It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich.

- Sarah Bernhardt -

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SUCCESS OF THE WEEK
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Hope,

Can you handle one more thank you? I thought so. A few weeks ago
you published Chicken Soup's call for stories about kids on the
autism spectrum. I copied and pasted the information and passed
it on to my writer friend who has twin boys on the spectrum. She
made the cut and her story will be in Chicken Soup for the Soul:
Raising Kids on the Spectrum, to be released in a couple of weeks.
It is her first "biggie," and she is on cloud nine.

A few weeks after that announcement, you published a call for
stories for Chicken Soup's 20th anniversary edition. I wrote
"Always a Teacher," submitted it, and learned last week that my
story has been selected for publication. Yahoo. I guess I should
have asked if you could handle TWO more thank yous, right? You're
a gem. Thank you. Thank you.

Jacquie McTaggart

www.theteachersdesk.com

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ARTICLE
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Write What You Know: Write Local

By Ada Igoe

Eat local. Shop local. Write local?

Despite the pull of well-known glossy magazines and large circulation
newspapers when considering places to query or submit, tapping local
publications and organizations for writing jobs often means steady
income, a growing writing portfolio and interesting story assignments.

When you write locally, you possess the advantage of familiarity, if
not with the editor, at least with the publication and community it
serves. Although local publications often can't pay as well as larger
publications and article assignments aren’t always riveting (how do
you put a fresh spin on the annual lutefisk feed this year?), the
less competitive nature of the smaller market makes it far more
likely that a local editor will take a chance on you and your writing
skills.

Writing consistently for local markets will teach you to brainstorm
ideas, research articles, conduct interviews, meet word counts, write
captions, and meet deadlines. A job well done on an assignment for a
local publication arms you with the framework for an article you can
query regionally or nationally.

Just think of all of the businesses and organizations in your
community that could benefit from your writing skills right now:

Local publications

Don’t assume the local paper is the only publication in need of writers.
That glossy little magazine you pick up for free in the grocery store?
They need writers. That tabloid-sized real estate guide with articles
in front about local happenings that arrives in your mailbox each month?
They need writers too.

To get your foot in the door, arrange an in-person meeting with
the editor or write a friendly, but professional email introducing
yourself to the editor. Let the editor know if you have clips from
previously published work and be prepared with a few article ideas
to pitch the editor if they express interest in working with you.

Tourism organizations

Local tourism organizations such as visitors' bureaus or chambers of
commerce probably create more written content about your area than
any other business in town. Contact the director of your local tourism
organization to see if they need assistance churning out print or web
content. Be flexible and creative when considering how you can help
promote the local area. You could write traditional articles (like
lists of the best day hikes in the areas) for print publications,
proofread monthly e-newsletters, pull together content for calendar
of events, write an area blog, or regularly update area social media
accounts.

Nonprofits

Nonprofits always benefit from the skills of a confident (and
competent) writer. Offer to assist a local nonprofit you care about
by writing and submitting articles about the nonprofit's work to
area publications, writing financial campaign "ask" letters, updating
websites and blogs, coordinating and writing newsletters, preparing
press releases, assisting with grant proposals, or proofreading
outgoing documents.

Start Ups

If you hear of a new business in your community, reach out and offer
to write press releases, website content, ad copy, brochures, and
introductory letters. You could also proofread or tighten copy they
already have. Every business does better with a compelling story; be
the person who writes those stories.

Don’t give up your dreams of writing for Cosmo or the New York Times.
Instead, use local markets as stepping stones to your lofty literary
aspirations, all the while giving your writing muscles regular workouts.

Bio:
Ada Igoe is a freelance writer based in northeastern Minnesota.
She writes for several local publications and organizations in a
variety of capacities, including contributing article writer,
blogger, and Facebook updater. She blogs at www.ofwoodsandwords.com
and you can learn more about her writing at www.adaigoe.com.

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COMPETITIONS
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KAKALAK POETRY CONTEST
http://mainstreetrag.com/Kakalak%202013.html
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$10 ENTRY FEE
Must be a native or resident of North Carolina or South Carolina.
Send 1 to 3 poems by email as WORD formatted attachments. Any style,
virtually any subject (we are not interested in pornography or poems
that promote ethnic or religious hatred), no more than one poem per
page, up to 60 lines (including stanza breaks) per poem. Deadline
May 31, 2013.

First Prize -- $300
Second Prize -- $150
Third Prize -- $75
Publication -- One free copy of the published book for each poem
selected for publication.

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HENRY HAZLITT CONTEST FOR BUSINESS FICTION
http://www.fiscalpress.com/writing-contest.html
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NO ENTRY FEE
The Henry Hazlitt Contest is a writing competition for the best
new novel with a business or economics theme by a debut author.
The winner will receive the 2013 Henry Hazlitt Award for Business
Fiction, which includes a cash prize of five hundred dollars ($500)
and an offer of a publishing contract that includes a royalty
advance of $2,000. You must be an unpublished author, not previously
or currently bound by a publishing contract. The novel must have a
theme related to business, finance, entrepreneurship or economics.
The novel's theme should be pro-business. The target audience for
the novel can be any age from middle-grade to adult. No picture
books. Deadline April 30, 2013.

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PEN PARENTIS WRITING FELLOWSHIP FOR NEW PARENTS
http://www.penparentis.org/writing-fellowship.html
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$25 ENTRY FEE
Deadline April 17, 2013. Submissions call for a new, never-
published fiction story—any genre, on any subject—of up to 1,200
words. All genres and styles of fiction are welcome. No plays or
poetry (we love them, but sorry, no.) Novel excerpts are acceptable
if they can stand alone as a story. One winning author will be
showcased for one year on our website as the "Pen Parentis Writing
Fellow," a new emergent author worthy of notice. The Fellow will
receive a public showcase of the winning new work in a stunning
literary location in New York City, paired with an established
author who may function as inspiration and guide. Winner also
receives $1,000, presented at the Pen Parentis Literary Salon on
September 10, 2013, in conjunction with the reading of the winning
work. Must be the parents of at least one child under 10 years old.

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SPORT LITERATE CONTEST
http://sportliterate.org/2013-contest/
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$15 ENTRY FEE
Send your best work (nonfiction essay or poetry) to Sport Literate.
We’re paying $200 for the best essay and $100 for the best poem.
All entries will be considered for publication, and all entrants
will be mailed a copy of the issue (U.S. domestic addresses only).
No fiction, please. Deadline June 30, 2013. Poets can send up to
three poems. Sport Literate is perhaps the nation’s lone literary
journal that explores pastimes through creative nonfiction. See the
website's guidelines for topic information.

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ALDRICH PRESS POETRY BOOK AWARD
http://kelsaybooks.com/poetry_book_contest
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$15 ENTRY FEE
Deadline May 31, 2013. Winner receives a print publication, 12%
royalties off Amazon sales, $200.00 and 50 free books (a retail
value of $700.00). Finalists will also be considered for publication.
Poetry manuscripts may be 50 to 130 pages.


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GRANTS
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BRIMSTONE AWARD FOR APPLIED STORYTELLING
http://storynet.org/grants/brimstone.html
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The grant supports a model storytelling project that is service-
oriented, based in a community or organization, and to some extent
replicable in other places and situations. Applicants should consider
realistically what they can accomplish with the relatively small
award of $5,000.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE ARTIST RESIDENCIES
http://www.nh.gov/nharts/grants/partners/artistresidencies.htm
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Artist Residencies in Schools (AIR) provide partial funding to bring
juried teaching artists into classrooms and public schools to support
creative learning and skills development in the arts. AIR grants
support partial costs for artist residencies in a variety of arts
disciplines, including all forms of visual arts (ceramics, drawing,
painting, printmaking, weaving, etc.), dance, film/video, music,
theatre, traditional arts and creative writing.

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FULBRIGHT PROGRAM
http://eca.state.gov/fulbright/information/artists-writers-and-musicians
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The Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program sends approximately 800
American scholars and professionals per year to approximately 130
countries, where they lecture and/or conduct research in a wide
variety of academic and professional fields.

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ALICIA PATTERSON FOUNDATION
http://aliciapatterson.org/application-instructions
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The Alicia Patterson fellowships are open only to U.S. citizens who
are fulltime print journalists, or to non-U.S. citizens who work
fulltime for U.S. print publications, either in America or abroad.
A complete, typed statement not to exceed three (3) single-spaced
pages, on how you would use an Alicia Patterson Foundation fellowship,
and why. A brief summary of the four articles you will be required to
write as an APF fellow should be included as part of your statement.
Deadline October 1, 2013.

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WRITERS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND
http://www.asja.org/for-writers/weaf/
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This mission of the Writers Emergency Assistance Fund is to help
established freelance writers who, because of advanced age, illness,
disability, a natural disaster, or an extraordinary professional
crisis are unable to work. A writer need not be a member of ASJA
to qualify for a grant. However, applicants must establish a record
of past professional freelance nonfiction writing over a sustained
period of years, which means qualifications generally similar to
those of ASJA members. WEAF does not award grants to beginning
freelancers seeking funding for writing projects, nor does it fund
works-in-progress of any kind.

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FREELANCE MARKETS
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THE WESTERN HORSEMAN
http://www.westernhorseman.com/images/stories/contactus/submissionguidelines.pdf
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No other horse publication carries such a wide variety of topics,
which include equine health care, training, breeding, competition,
packing and trail riding, ranching, horse and human personality
features and historical articles. Features are 1,000 to 5,000 words.
Pays up to $600.

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WHOLE LIVING
http://www.wholeliving.com/contact-us
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At the forefront of the movement to live a healthier, more sustainable,
and balanced life, striving for total wellness for mind, body, soul,
and planet. We offer natural solutions for stress, sleep, allergies,
and more. Living a green, stylish life is easy with our sustainable
ideas. Healthy, delicious recipes are a click away (including desserts).
Customized fitness (for body and mind) can be achieved with yoga,
Pilates, strength training, and cardio routines. Beauty: from healthy
skin care to at-home spa techniques, complete the radiant new you.
Pays $1 to $1.25/word. Articles are 1,500 to 3,000 words. Columns
are up to 1,500 words.

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WILDFOWL
http://www.wildfowlmag.com/contact
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No guidelines on website. Strongly suggest grabbing a copy of
this magazine for the masthead to contact the right person.
Interested in pieces that cover the tools, techniques and adventures
of water fowl hunting. Pays $300 to $600 for features up to 2,500
words. Query or send complete manuscript. Availability of artwork/
photos improves chances of acceptance.

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WINEMAKER
http://www.winemakermag.com/about/guidelines
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WineMaker covers the full gamut of the winemaking hobby, from
beginners to experts, from wine kits to fresh grapes, and is
published bi-monthly. Every issue includes expert advice and
techniques, award-winning recipes and how-to projects to help
you make great wine. Our pay scale ranges from $50 to $150
depending on the length and complexity of the article as well
as the experience of the writer. We buy all rights, and payment
is made upon publication of the article.

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WRITER'S CHRONICLE
https://www.awpwriter.org/about/contact_us
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Essays on writing, writing careers, and publishing. Query or
send complete manuscript, along with clips. Email only for
queries (which tells you to query online). Articles are up
to 7,000 words and pay 14 cents/word.

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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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DOUGLAS & McINTYRE
http://www.dmpibooks.com/douglas-mcintyre
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Douglas & McIntyre publishes around 35 non-fiction books a year
while maintaining a distinguished literary fiction list. D&M is
the preeminent publisher of books about current affairs, politics,
art and architecture, First Nations culture, food and wine, and
Canadian culture.

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HEYDAY
https://heydaybooks.com/submission-guidelines/
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Heyday is a small publisher with a focus on California and the West.
We publish books on cultural and natural history, especially native
history, and California art and literature.

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NEWSOUTH, INC.
http://www.newsouthbooks.com/pages/submission-guidelines/
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NewSouth Books is currently closed to picture books, general adult
fiction, and poetry. We are reading on a limited basis young adult
fiction and nonfiction. Please email acquisitions at newsouthbooks.com
to be notified when submissions resume.

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NIMBUS PUBLISHING
http://www.nimbus.ca/Assets/ClientPages/submissions.aspx
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Nimbus is best known and widely recognized as the premier publisher
of books about Atlantic Canada. Our list is wonderfully diverse,
with many titles that have found success in an incredibly competitive
marketplace. Our books usually fall into one or more of these categories:
biography, art, history, science and nature, political and social issues,
folklore, children’s fiction and non-fiction, sports, guidebooks,
cookbooks, and photographic books. Nimbus does not publish in the
following sub-genres: self-help, religion, philosophy, poetry, drama,
or erotica.

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VAGRANT PRESS
http://www.nimbus.ca/Assets/ClientPages/submissions.aspx#vagrant
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Vagrant Press is accepting proposals for full-length works of fiction.
We regularly accept unsolicited submissions. Vagrant aims to publish
high-quality, original books. We're looking for stories with broad
appeal, and writing that is modern and innovative. We are dedicated
to supporting Atlantic Canadian writers, and as such first consideration
will be given to manuscripts written by Atlantic Canadians. (We are
only accepting submissions from Canadian citizens at this time.)
While we are primarily interested in literary novels, we will consider
collections of short fiction. In general, we are not interested in
genre fiction (romance, speculative fiction), although we will consider
mystery/crime novels.

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SPONSORS
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Page & Spine
www.pagespineficshowcase.com

Page & Spine is a weekly on-line literary magazine
showcasing emerging writers.

We pay from $5 to $30 for short stories, writing-oriented
essays, book reviews, poetry, quips, flash fiction to 1,000
words and micro-flash to 150 words.

Check out our latest issue!

For information or submissions contact us at
n.k.wagner52@gmail.com

Please include “FFW” on the subject line for quick response.

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FIND LITERARY PUBLICATION HOMES
FOR YOUR CREATIVE NONFICTION

Increase your choices and chances of success in getting your
creative nonfiction published! Unlock the world of print and
online literary journals that accept creative nonfiction!

The key is a compendium with more than 600 listings –
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Ignite Your Creative Fire And Find Your Voice

Summer Solstice Retreat For Writing and Yoga

Join us from June 16-21 at the beautiful and secluded Stout’s
Island Lodge in Wisconsin. Open to all genres and levels of
writing. Yoga and meditation are accessible to absolute beginners.

Jeannine Ouellette, writer, teacher, and founder of Elephant Rock
Retreats, leads the writing workshops. All work shopping will use
the Amherst Writers and Artists Method. Start a new project,
invigorate a floundering one, and rediscover your “fierce original
voice.” Retreat also includes personal guidance and coaching on
specifics of writing, including elements of craft and business.

Stout’s Island Lodge is a magical, historic lodge situated on a
wooded island all to itself. Inclusive fee for 5 nights’ lodging,
writing and yoga programming, nightly bonfires, breakfasts and
lunches, celebratory dinner, Evening of Readings, candlelit yoga
on the Solstice Eve, and more.

For all retreat details, visit Elephant Rock Retreats at: http://elephantrockretreats.com/upcoming-retreats/

Contact: Jeannine Ouellette – elephantrockretreats@gmail.com
or call 612-244-0865

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Yoga and Writing Retreat
Tucson, AZ
5/30/13 - 6/2/13

Looking for a weekend away to soothe the soul,
boost creativity, work on craft and meet other writers?

Please join us at the historic Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
in Tucson, AZ and experience the rejuvenating power of the high
desert. This retreat is open to anyone seeking to deepen self-
understanding and develop the mind/body connection between yoga,
meditation and writing. It is suitable for writers and yoga students
at any level of experience.

Yoga philosophy helps us navigate the territory of our bodies and
the hidden rooms of our souls to find our most authentic voice which,
in turn, deepens our writing.

During this retreat you will have the opportunity to practice yoga
and learn meditation with yogi Karen Callan, participate in guided
writing exercises and classes on writing craft with author Susan
Pohlman, and meet NY literary agent, Judith Riven.

We have developed a unique and enjoyable curriculum that will enable
you to harness the power of yoga and meditation as valuable writing
tools while enjoying fellowship with like-minded women.

For all retreat details, visit: www.yogaandwriting.weebly.com

Contact: Susan Pohlman - www.susanpohlman.com
E-mail: susan@susanpohlman.com

Karen Callan - www.rosayoga.com
E-mail: karenrosecallan@gmail.com

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